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Hi, my dad has started to suffer from depression since my fiancé and I moved from the UK to Australia 2 years ago. We intend to come back in up to 2 years time and have told him this repeatedly, but that isn't soon enough. I am getting the blame for his unhappiness, and resent the idea of coming back early as I feel that this will have massive repercussions for my relationship with my family and my fiancé. I Skype with him frequently, but every time I feel like I'm being emotionally blackmailed that he is unhappy and I need to come home. I'm 32 and feel like my dad is still trying to control my life! It's making me angry when I know I need to be supportive.
How can I help him? I don't know what I can do other than giving in and moving home.
I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I think you have misunderstood. I don't think your father wants to control you even at this age. He just wants your presence near him. He is aged. He needs support. He needs you. It is their way of telling you. At old age we all transform as children. As children we will have adamant attitude. Understanding old age is difficult. Give him love and affection and he will change.
Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I think you have misunderstood. I don t think your father wants to control you even at this age. He just wants your presence near him. He is aged. He needs support. He needs you. It is their way of telling you. At old age we all transform as children. As children we will have adamant attitude. Understanding old age is difficult. Give him love and affection and he will change. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.